The American Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming takes great pride in knowing that the Red Cross mission continues to grow more robust every year because of the generous spirit, dedication and incredible engagement of Red Cross supporters. Volunteers work hard to support those affected by everyday disasters, deploying in support of disaster relief operations […]
Since the beginning of the year, the American Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming continues to respond to emergencies every day across the country and in our communities. In addition to the larger-scale disasters and deployments to help other states, Red Cross volunteers and employees were on hand to assist people after daily emergencies like […]
In the dynamic realm of high school sports, moments of crisis often unveil the true nature of those on the sidelines. Laura Smith, an esteemed athletic trainer at Widefield High School, recently found herself at the forefront of such a moment during a varsity soccer game—an event that would define her as a hero. On […]
By Pat Kondas, American Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming Public Affairs In 2017, Ray Klein was living in Nevada when the fires broke out in northern California. He had lived there for many years and had friends there. When he saw what was happening to the people, he drove to Santa Rosa and joined […]
By Pat Kondas, American Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming Public Affairs Gilbert Nelson says he got into Government Operations because it was already similar to his regular job as Emergency Manager in Weston County. After 24 years with the Fire Department and previous work in corrections and law enforcement, he says becoming the EM […]
By Pat Kondas, American Public Affairs She had been working with emergency preparedness with her own faith-based organization for about fifteen years and loved it. “I just really enjoy helping people make sure they’ve got their 72-hour kit all ready to go and they have a home fire plan and making sure everybody’s prepared for […]
For over a decade Amy Muller has been a dedicated member of the American Red Cross, driven by a desire to step out of her comfort zone and make a meaningful impact in the lives of those facing adversity. As the Colorado and Wyoming Volunteer/Staff Relations Lead for Mass Care and Disaster Action Team (DAT), […]
Dee Buckstaff, a resident of Jackson, Wyoming has been a dedicated volunteer with the American Red Cross since the late 1990s, embodying the spirit of community service and making a profound impact on the lives of those around her. Her journey as a volunteer is marked by a deep commitment to training and helping others […]
By Pat Kondas, American Public Affairs Jane Iddings came from a family with a tradition of helping. Her mother was a nurse and her father was the director of the United Way in Cheyenne for many years, where one of the United Way projects was the American Red Cross. After moving to Torrington, Jane read […]
In the darkest moments of human history when the world is torn apart by conflict and chaos The International Committee of the Red Cross and the Red Crescent (ICRC) provides compassion impartiality and unwavering support for those affected during times of war and crisis. The ongoing conflict in the Middle East has led to the […]